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1. Generation XYLike how they work - Work how they like? 1100 locations | 500 cities | 85 countries Presented by: Name | Date: Date

2. Overview What are the challenges of managing generation Y in the workplace? What do we know about them? Why are they different to their older colleagues? How do the relate to their future workplace?

3. Generation X Born 1966-1977 Transformed the ‘office’ as we know it today and our relation to work Typically occupy management positions today Offices are a commodity for them Not always at ease in open offices

4. Generation X

5. Generation Y Born 1980-2000 AKA: ‘Workplace Divas’, ‘Millenials’ & ‘Generation Y Not’! Open space environment is not a surprise. (school & university) They are strongly team-focused, collaborative, and seek meaning in work and opportunity to learn

6. Generation Y

7. 21st Century Workplace The 21st century workplace has changed beyond recognition due to: Flexible working arrangements Increase in virtual working Greater engagement in cross border and cross cultural working and working across different time zones Blurring of the work and social boundaries as a result of technological innovation

8. 21st Century Workplace Rise of eastern economies such as China and India Increase in networking professionally and socially Engaging in meaningful working relationships with clients and developing rapport Flatter organisational structures Greater emphasis on social and environmental issues

9. Generation Y wants… A workplace that's like them: urban, flexible, collaborative, environmentally sensitive and unconventional 32% prefer breakout spaces over conventional meeting rooms

10. Generation Y Embraces technology They are the most technology-fluent, multi-tasking, adaptable and team-oriented group in history 44% expect companyvirtual meetings

11. Social media 40% expect access to social networking sites 49% expect access to wikipediaor company wikis

12. Flexible working The generation Y is a flexible workforce with a high level of mobility 56% prefer to work flexibly and chose when to work

13. Environment Unlike GenerationX, Gen Y has been found to have a far higher level of awareness about corporate social responsibilities and the environment 96% want an environmentally aware workplace

14. Social spaces Going to work is about meeting people and socialising within the working community The Generation Y is a sporty and social generation 44% want sport and social facilities on site * Based on Regus figures

15. Collaboration The workplace must support both formal and informal collaborative engagement and interaction Collaborative: 41%of the Generation Y prefers to have access to a team space

16. Own desk The Generation Y privileges access to their own desk rather than desk sharing or hot desking (hoteling) 79% prefer to be mobile rather than static workers

17. Location Generation Y prefers workplaces: In an urbanised location Access to social and commercial facilities Good public infrastructure Ability to use public transport

18. Commuting The UK: a nation of walkers The US and India: The car comes first China: Public transport is a prime choice 40% of the Generation Y would like to take their car to go to work, 20% by public transport and 18% walking!

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20. Summary

21. Final thoughts What are the challenges of managing generation Y in the workplace? What do we know about them? Why are they different to their older colleagues? How do the relate to their future workplace?